Performances
Upcoming PerformanceS
きこえる? KIKOERU? 13TH ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT
Performances
Every year, Senryu Taiko showcases performances in a diverse range of events throughout the Southern California region. You may have seen us at Lunar New Year festivals, cultural festivals, Disneyland, Anime Expo, and more! Our upcoming public events/performances are found below.
Spring Concert
All Senryu taiko members perform in our Annual Spring Concert that showcases each member’s hard work over the past year. Every Spring concert is held at the UCR University Theater and is open to the public for viewing. Check out our New & Updates page or follow us on our social media to get more information on upcoming concerts.
Kikoeru? きこえる? directly translates to “Can You Hear Me?”
Ittekimasu (いってきます) is a phrase one would use to announce their departure, usually when leaving home. However, it’s not simply “I’m leaving” as there’s an intent to return. This year in their 12th annual Spring Concert, Senryu Taiko would like to present “Ittekimasu” to showcase our journey since leaving The Barn Theater, and despite trials and tribulations met along the way, we still stand strong and inured by all these hardships to one day be able to return home.
Godai(五大）is a japanese philosophy on the creation of the universe formed by the five great elements: Earth(地), Water(水), Fire(火), Wind(風), and the Void(空).
This year will be the 11th annual concert where Senryu Taiko will be sharing pieces we have created throughout the years, from the earliest of our establishment to the newest and yet to be seen.
In Japanese, Kaisou (回想) means to reminisce.
This year will be the 10th annual concert where Senryu Taiko will be sharing pieces we have created throughout the years, from the earliest of our establishment to the newest and yet to be seen.
Come join us on our trip down memory lane.
Past Performances
Ittekimasu (いってきます) is a phrase one would use to announce their departure, usually when leaving home. However, it’s not simply “I’m leaving” as there’s an intent to return. This year in their 12th annual Spring Concert, Senryu Taiko would like to present “Ittekimasu” to showcase our journey since leaving The Barn Theater, and despite trials and tribulations met along the way, we still stand strong and inured by all these hardships to one day be able to return home.
DATE:
Saturday, May 11th, 2019
LOCATION:
University Theater, Humanities 400 at UC Riverside
TIME:
Doors open at 5:30PM.
Concert begins promptly at 6:00PM.
PARKING: Lot 6, Free!
-From I-60, exit University Ave and turn left onto University.
-Following the signs for our concert, turn right onto West Campus Dr.
-Continue down West Campus, past a stoplight, until you reach lot 6 on your left and talk to the attendants there. You will be given free parking!
-After you park, you want to walk towards campus on the path in the middle of the grass area. This will take you under and through Olmsted Hall and eventually to the theater!
TICKETS:
Tickets are on sale at the University Theater Box Office, located right outside the theater itself. $8 for Students, $10 General, and $12 at the door! Box Office Hours are M-F 10AM-2PM.
Tickets may also be purchased online beforehand at the link below:
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns!
You may directly message us through Facebook, or email us at senryutaiko@gmail.com
UCR Geek On is a student-run event at the University of California, Riverside dedicated to showing off the vibrant geek culture both on and off-campus through panels, contests, and activities. Our goal is to create a free, one-day convention for all ages that encapsulates all geeky interests, from anime and comics to tabletop role-playing. Senryu Taiko will be hosting its annual workshop at Geek On to teach some taiko basics and we will also be opening up the festivities before.
When: Sunday, April 28th 2019, Opening Ceremony 10:00 AM , Workshop 10:30 AM
Where: UCR HUB 302
Culture Night is a proud tradition that represents one’s ethic identity. This year UCR’s Chinese Student Association (CSA) and Nikkei Student Union (NSU) have collaborated to showcase two unique cultures together, Chinese and Japanese respectively, in a live stage performance. Culture Night significantly influences all those that are involved, Chinese and Japanese individuals, because it allows us to come together and celebrate our heritage and share our culture with one another. Understanding that those constituents are an underlying definition of who we are as Chinese and Japanese Americans; Celebrating the past, understanding the present, and looking to the future. Join us in celebrating Asian American roots and heritage!
When: Saturday, April 20th2019
Matsuri Festival @ 4:30 PM, Performances start 7:00 PM
Where: UCR University Theater
The International Student Union (ISU) is holding their first annual International Student Banquet. This is an exciting celebration of UCR’s diversity and culture, as a Highlander is a Highlander no matter where they are from. There will be performances, showcases, cultural food, and raffles!
When: Friday, April 12th 2019 @ 6 PM
Where: UCR HUB 302
The Student Disability Union is holding their annual R’Ability Night. The goal of the night is to gain awareness of the abilities UCR students have as well as gaining awareness about different disabilities! Join Senryu Taiko in showing our support!
When: Thursday, April 11th @ 7 PM
Where: UCR HUB 260
Congratulations to all the newly admitted UCR students! Welcome to the Highlander family! Senryu would love to welcome you at Highlander day on Saturday, April 6th at the Bell Tower!
When: Saturday, April 6th @ 12 PM
Where: UCR Bell Tower
Come out and watch us perform! Hopefully it will inspire you to venture into new hobbies and interests as you enter college!
The California State University Fullerton (CSUF) Japanese Culture Club (JCC) will be having their 8th Annual Spring Culture Expo on March 23rd and Senryu Taiko will be opening the event with taiko drumming! The theme this year is “Journey Through Japan”. There will be an art gallery, food trucks, many vendors, flower arrangement, calligraphy, games, and much more!
When: Saturday, March 23rd 2019 @ 12:00 PM
Location:
CSU Fullerton, TSU Pavillions
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
The Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture in Southern California. Each year the festival brings together a broad spectrum of traditional and contemporary performers and activities. Taiko drumming, minyo, classical dance, gagaku music, origami, ikebana are presented alongside cosplay contests, anime characters, electronic music, jazz, video game tournaments and beyond. The event is also all about tasting the best of Japanese food and drink vendors in the region. Come join us at the festival!
When:
Saturday, March 16th @ 11AM
Location:
Huntington Central Park
18000 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
On February 19th, 1942, the Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This caused more than 120,000 people with Japanese ancestry, regardless of citizenship, to be relocated to internment camps. The Japanese-Americans were charged guilty for disloyalty just because of their race. This was one of the largest violations of civil liberties shown through American history.
On February 13th, Nikkei Student Union at UCR will be holding a Day of Remembrance to take time to remember these events and the prejudice that the Japanese-Americans experienced. There will be several speakers from the Japanese-American community and beyond discussing their experiences and resolve amidst these injustices. Senryu Taiko will be performing at the event to honor the importance of the taiko art form, a passionate medium for Japanese-Americans to reconnect with their culture after a generation of internment.
When: Wednesday, February 13 at 5:00 PM
Where: UC Riverside, Pentland Hills Bear Cave
